Lisandro Martinez has indicated he wants to depart Manchester United next summer following critical comments aimed at the club's management. After the team's recent 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, the Argentine defender expressed frustration over the club's failure to invest in new players during the summer transfer window.
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Although Manchester United spent €173.2 million on players including Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos, and Youri Tielemans, no significant additions were made to bolster the defense or attack, which has aggravated Martinez. His current contract is set to expire next summer, but the club has an option to extend it until June 2028. However, reports from The Athletic suggest that Martinez does not wish for the extension to be activated, as he is keen to leave as a free agent, with La Liga being his preferred destination.
Martinez's comments followed a heated post-match interview with Amazon Prime Video, during which he criticized the team’s performance. Afterward, he met with club officials and was fined for his remarks. Following this meeting, he posted an apology on social media, expressing regret for his comments made during the interview.
In his statement, Martinez emphasized the importance of unity within the club and acknowledged that his outburst did not contribute positively to the situation. He affirmed his commitment to working towards the club's success, stating, "Our club is at its best when we are all united, and I recognize that my words in that moment did not help with that." Martinez joined Manchester United in 2022 for just under €60 million.